5-Hour French Broad River Whitewater Rafting

Explore the French Broad River through Pisgah National Forest on a full day of Class III and IV whitewater. Your guide leads you through more than 30 rapids, with a riverside lunch break along the way.

• Paddle through Stairstep, upper and lower Maze, and S-Curve
• Navigate the boulder-clogged chute and four-foot drop at Big Pillow
• Watch rafters and kayakers run Big Pillow from the riverside lunch stop
• Cool off with a swim in fresh mountain water near Sandy Bottom
• Ride big waves and deep holes at the Ledges and Needle Falls
• Finish with the Class IV rapids at Frank Bell's

What's Included

• Rafting equipment
• Experienced guide
• All-you-can-eat deli-style lunch
• Return transport to your car

Important details

• Arrive by 10:30 a.m.
• Complete a waiver before the activity begins
• Weight must be less than 400 lbs
• Wear quick-drying clothing and secure water shoes
• Bring sunscreen, a towel, dry clothes, and a plastic bag for wet clothes
• Plan for intermittent cell service while driving in the western North Carolina mountains
• Low river flows may shorten the route to the 5-mile marker while keeping the same time on the water